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Cover Supervisor Location: Thomas Deacon Academy, Peterborough Salary: Pathway 4, £24,271 – £25,911 per annum (FTE £29,540 - £31,537) Vacancy Type: Permanent, 35.5 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week) Working pattern: Mon, Weds, Thurs & Fri 8am - 3.30pm, Tuesday 8am - 4pm Closing date: 9am on 1st July 2026 Start date: September 2026 Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing. Are you passionate about education and ready to make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments where your curiosity, courage and confidence inspire students every day? If so, Thomas Deacon Academy would love to hear from you! Your role: As a Cover Supervisor at Thomas Deacon Academy, you will lead whole classes in the absence of their regular teacher, ensuring learning continues seamlessly in a positive, focused and respectful environment. You’ll work closely with teaching staff to deliver lessons, support student progress, and create a classroom culture built on courtesy, trust and high expectations. Every day will bring variety, challenge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You will inspire students to engage with their learning, manage behaviour with confidence and fairness, and foster an inclusive environment where every learner feels supported to succeed. Building strong, positive relationships will be central to your success in this role. Experience in an educational setting and the ability to use ICT in learning activities are also crucial. About us: At Thomas Deacon Academy, you’ll become part of a vibrant, supportive community where staff are valued and developed. Everything we do is guided by our core values of compassion, confidence, curiosity, courage, commitment and courtesy—not just words, but principles that shape our daily work and culture. Our Cover Team is an essential part of our school, ensuring continuity of learning while inspiring students to stay engaged, resilient and motivated. In return, we invest in you—offering high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your skills, confidence and career. We are proud to foster a safe, inclusive environment where students and staff alike are encouraged to be their best selves, and where compassion, confidence and courtesy underpin every interaction. Why work for us?: Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” At TDET, 95% of new employees highly rate our induction programme, and 91% of staff are proud to work here (2025 staff survey). Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference! TDET - Working together to transform lives through education Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Thomas Deacon Education, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Contact informationA Member of the Ad Warrior Team |
